2009-2013 Mazda6 door latch recall covers 161k cars

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RECALL Subject: Door Latch Mounting Screws may Loosen, 1 INVESTIGATION(S)

Report Receipt Date: SEP 24, 2013 NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V425000 Component(s): LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES Potential Number of Units Affected: 161,400

Manufacturer: Mazda North American Operations SUMMARY: Mazda is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 Mazda6 vehicles manufactured February 4, 2008, through August 24, 2012. The door latch mounting screws may become loose.

CONSEQUENCE: If all three door latch mounting screws become excessively loose the door latch mechanism would not engage and the door might open while the vehicle is in motion increasing the risk of accident or injury.

REMEDY: Mazda will notify owners, and dealers will apply a thread locking adhesive to the door screws and retorque them, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin by October 18, 2013. Owners may contact Mazda at 1-800-222-5500. Mazda's recall number is 7013I.

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